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F463 SHT

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,728 mi
Last recorded6,728 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF463 SHT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2018 6,728 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamps illuminate when stop lamps are applied (4.2.3 (c))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier offside (4.13 (a) (i))

Centre offside inner sill corroded. Non prescribed area

Drivers seatbelt retracting mechanism deteriorating

Extensive welding repairs to underside of vehicle. Covered with under seal

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer socket deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2018 5,273 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier nearside and offside (4.13 (a) (i))

Extensive welding repairs to front chassis rails and front crossmember. Covered with underseal

Front subframe forward mountings modified

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 5,273 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier nearside and offside (4.13 (a) (i))

Extensive welding repairs to front chassis rails and front crossmember. Covered with underseal

Front subframe forward mountings modified

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Stop lamp(s) not working nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 4,806 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel nearside rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front chassis lower face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front chassis outer face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength nearside front and offside front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner side valanve (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier nearside and offside battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute nearside indicators do not flash when stop lamp illuminate (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside front and offside front subframe forward mounting modified

Nearside parking brake performance low

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front chassis rails and crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 2,818 miles

Damage to offside upper windscreen outside of swept area

Exhaust system corroding

Fail 14 Jun 2017 2,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working nearside (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake binding nearside rear (3.7.B.1)

Damage to offside upper windscreen outside of swept area

Exhaust system corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2015 91,681 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front and nearside front suspension damping affect reduced

offside front tyre perished

underseal applied to welding repairs. Not allowing full inpsection

Fail 27 Jun 2015 91,648 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front and nearside front suspension damping affect reduced

offside front tyre perished

Pass 4 Jul 2014 87,950 miles

some corrosion to rear crossmember not considered excessive

some underbody corrosion not considered excessive

Fail 27 Jun 2014 87,950 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished due for replacement

slight corrosion to rear crossmember

some corrosion to nearside front inner arch not in prescribed area

Pass 1 Jul 2013 87,680 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 28 Jun 2013 87,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 2 Jul 2012 87,099 miles

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

slight corrosion offside rear crossmember

slight corrosion to nearside front inner arch

slight corrosion to outer sills

Fail 27 Jun 2012 87,099 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

slight corrosion offside rear crossmember

slight corrosion to nearside front inner arch

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 24 Jun 2011 86,644 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 86,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

some underbody corrosion

Pass 18 May 2009 85,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 May 2009 84,967 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 81,761 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 77,837 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 77,837 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 May 2006 73,767 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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F463 SHT is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 55,546 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F463 SHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F463 SHT is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 May 1989.

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